The commonly used classification systems of diseases and disorders Flashcards
B1.30 (7 cards)
1
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What are the 3 types of classification?
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- Topographic
- Anatomic
- Physiological
2
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What is classified under topographic?
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Bodily region or system e.g. cardiovascular
3
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What is classified under anatomic?
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Organ or tissue e.g. heart
4
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What is classified under physiological?
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Function or effect e.g. angina
5
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What are the benefits of classification systems?
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- Provides a common language for reporting and monitoring health and disease
- Allow sharing and comparing of data for comparison
- Allow rate and frequency of disease to be assessed
- Support developments of possible treatments
6
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Eg. of how classification can be used to allow sharing and comparing of data for comparison
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Covid-19 was a respiratory virus so it could be compared with other respiratory illnesses
7
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Eg. of how classification can be used to support development of possible treatments
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inflammation was found to be effective for treating Covid-19
